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Arizona pitcher Chase Silseth selected by Angels in 11th round of MLB Draft

Chase Silseth’s Arizona career only lasted one season, but it was a memorable one in which he helped the Wildcats reach the College World Series.

Silseth, a right-handed pitcher, was picked by the Los Angeles Angels in the 11th round (321st overall) of the 2021 MLB Draft on Tuesday.

With their 11th-round pick, the @Angels select @ArizonaBaseball right-hander Chase Silseth, No. 157 on the Top 250 Draft Prospects list.

Watch live: https://t.co/oDjcuCzH7G pic.twitter.com/s9zMk97EnK— MLB Draft (@MLBDraft) July 13, 2021

The third-year sophomore went 8-1 in 18 starts for the UA, serving as its Friday night starter all season long, striking out a team-best 105 batters in 97.